Medical Surgical Oncology RN
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,814/weekOverview
- Start Date12/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care451 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift oncology/hematology unit requiring prior travel experience and TX or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Work on a 36-private-room general medical-surgical and oncology/hematology unit with telemetry capability
- Unit includes 18 medical-surgical beds and 18 oncology-designated beds and may receive general med/surg overflow patients
- Care for young adult through geriatric oncology and hematology patients at varying stages of disease
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Epic charting system experience required
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- BLS certification required; Chemo Certification and NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
- Experience with oncology care including chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
- Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, oxygen administration, and airway management
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry
- Skilled in wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
- Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across medical-surgical and oncology/hematology patient populations
- Administer and monitor chemotherapy treatments as needed
- Respond to rapid response and code team activations as required
- Complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
- Complete onsite orientation modules, averaging 4-6 hours for RNs
- Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties will not be considered
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rate
- Travel pairs or groups will not be considered
- Previous staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of consideration, with no more than 3 days auto-approved and none during the first week of orientation
- First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level
Facility
UT Health Tyler
2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler

- Short Term Acute Care
- 451 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.
Cons
None
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
- Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
- Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.
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